Privacy Policy
Last Updated: May 22, 2025
Introduction
Proof of Work Alliance ("we," "us," or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you visit our website (the "Site"). Please read this Privacy Policy carefully. If you do not agree with the terms of this Privacy Policy, please do not access the Site.
Information We Collect
Information You Provide to Us
We may collect information you provide directly to us, such as:
Contact information (name, email address) when you subscribe to our newsletter or contact us
Any information you provide when you submit forms or communicate with us
Information Collected Automatically
When you visit our Site, we may automatically collect certain information, including:
IP address and general location information
Browser type and version
Pages visited and time spent on pages
Referring website
Device information (type, operating system)
Cookies and Tracking Technologies
We may use cookies, web beacons, and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our Site. You can control cookie preferences through your browser settings.
How We Use Your Information
We may use the information we collect to:
Provide and maintain our Site
Send you newsletters or updates (with your consent)
Respond to your inquiries and provide customer support
Improve our Site and user experience
Analyze Site usage and traffic patterns
Comply with legal obligations
How We Share Your Information
We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties. We may share your information in the following circumstances:
Service Providers
We may share information with trusted third-party service providers who assist us in operating our Site, such as:
Website hosting services
Email service providers
Analytics services (such as Google Analytics)
Legal Requirements
We may disclose your information if required by law or if we believe such disclosure is necessary to:
Comply with legal process
Protect our rights or property
Prevent fraud or illegal activities
Business Transfers
In the event of a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.
Third-Party Services
Google Analytics
We use Google Analytics to analyze Site usage. Google Analytics collects information anonymously and reports website trends. You can opt out of Google Analytics by visiting https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout.
External Links
Our Site may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.
Data Security
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the internet is 100% secure.
Your Rights and Choices
Depending on your location, you may have certain rights regarding your personal information, including:
Access: Request information about the personal data we hold about you
Correction: Request correction of inaccurate information
Deletion: Request deletion of your personal information
Opt-out: Unsubscribe from our communications at any time
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the information provided below.
Children's Privacy
Our Site is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13. If we become aware that we have collected personal information from a child under 13, we will take steps to delete such information.
Changes to This Privacy Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify you of any material changes by posting the new Privacy Policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of the Site after any changes constitutes acceptance of the updated Privacy Policy.
Contact Us
If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our privacy practices, please contact us on the form on the site.
This privacy policy is effective as of the date listed above and applies only to information collected through our website.